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River Plate - Defensa y Justicia
Argentina Liga Profesional - Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti
Prediction 1
Defensa y Justicia or Draw
7/4 (2.75)
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Prediction 2
Half Time Draw
13/10 (2.30)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
The derby of this Liga Profesional round is certainly the River Plate vs Defensa y Justicia duel, scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd. To learn more about this match, check our preview of it, along with our top Primera Division betting tips.
Our Latest River Plate vs Defensa y Justicia Predictions and Picks
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Double Chance: Defensa y Justicia to Win or Draw
While River Plate is currently at the top of the standings, Defensa y Justicia is in the fifth place, although they are eleven points behind River Plate right now. However, both teams only lost once in their last six rounds in the league.
Furthermore, Defensa y Justicia has traditionally been a tough opponent for River Plate and we can see that being the case in this match too. So, our first River Plate vs Defensa y Justicia prediction is for the guests to avoid a loss in this game.
River Plate and Defensa y Justicia to Draw at Half Time
We already said that we expect a close match and that we can see Defensa y Justicia avoiding a loss in this duel. With that in mind, our second River Plate vs Defensa y Justicia prediction is for the teams to be tied at the half.
That being said, River Plate only draw at half time in two of their eight games at home this season, but Defensa y Justicia did the same in five of their eight games away from home, which bodes well for our prediction.
Best Odds and Key Stats for River Plate vs Defensa y Justicia
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Head to Head
01/09/22
Argentina Cup Argentina
Defensa y Justicia
River Plate
0
4
06/06/22
Argentina Liga Profesional Argentina
Defensa y Justicia
River Plate
0
0
02/04/22
Argentina Liga Profesional Argentina
Defensa y Justicia
River Plate
1
2
06/12/21
Argentina Liga Profesional Argentina
River Plate
Defensa y Justicia
2
3
29/02/20
Argentina Superliga Argentina
River Plate
Defensa y Justicia
1
1
Last Five - River Plate
25/09/23
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional Argentina
Banfield
River Plate
1
1
D
22/09/23
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional Argentina
Atlu00e9tico Tucumu00e1n
River Plate
0
1
W
17/09/23
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional Argentina
Arsenal de Sarandi
River Plate
1
3
W
03/09/23
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional Argentina
Velez Sarsfield
River Plate
2
0
L
28/08/23
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional Argentina
Barracas Central
River Plate
1
5
W
Last Five - Defensa y Justicia
24/09/23
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional Argentina
Central Cordoba
Defensa y Justicia
2
1
L
20/09/23
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional Argentina
CA Tigre
Defensa y Justicia
0
2
W
15/09/23
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional Argentina
Boca Juniors
Defensa y Justicia
0
1
W
11/09/23
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional Argentina
Godoy Cruz
Defensa y Justicia
2
2
D
07/09/23
Argentina Cup Argentina
Estudiantes Rio Cuarto
Defensa y Justicia
0 (5)
0 (6)
W
We can now take a better look at some of the best odds and markets for this match:
River Plate odds: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.40% Probability
Draw odds: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.80% Probability
Defensa y Justicia odds: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.80% Probability
The bookies clearly favour River Plate and see them as the expected winners with a 71.40% win probability. Meanwhile, the main candidate to become the First Goalscorer in this match is Matias Suarez at 4/1 (5.00) odds, which comes to a 20.00% probability. Also, the most probable Correct Score in this game is a 2-0 River Plate win, at 6/1 (7.00) – 14.30%.
River Plate – Defensa y Justicia Preview: News, Form, and Potential Lineups
You can find out all the latest info on both teams ahead of their duel here, including the most likely River Plate vs Defensa y Justicia lineups:
River Plate
With three wins, two draws, and one loss in the last six games in Liga Profesional, River Plate is in solid form at the moment. More importantly, the team has done as well or even better so far this season, which is why they are currently leading the title race as they sit at the top of the standings with six points more than the next best team San Lorenzo.
When it comes to team news, Paulo Díaz, Enzo Diaz, David Martinez, Elias Lopez, and Emanuel Mammana will miss this game through injuries.
River Plate Predicted Lineups:
Armani – Herrera, Rojas, Casco, Perez – Aliendro, Paradela – Barco, I. Fernandez, Palavecino – Borja
Defensa y Justicia
With just one loss in the last six games in the league, along with two wins and three draws, it is pretty clear that Defensa y Justicia has been in solid form recently. Overall, the team has thirty points from eighteen matches in Liga Profesional, which puts them in the fifth place in a league at the moment and they could come even closer to the top if they can surprise River Plate in this round, the league leaders.
When it comes to team news, Lautaro Tomas Escalante is the only player who will miss the next game after being sent off in the last round.
Defensa y Justicia Predicted Lineups:
Unsain – Soto, Cardona, Malatini, Sant'Anna – Lopez, Gutierrez – Togni, Barbona, Alanis – Fernandez
Starting Lineups
Teams often announce their starting lineups one hour before the kickoff.
River Plate
Defensa y Justicia
Player to Watch: Nicolas Fernandez
Since we can see Defensa y Justicia resisting River Plate in this match, our player to watch for the game is their forward Nicolas Fernandez, the team's top scorer so far.
The experienced Argentinian has eight goals and one assist in eighteen appearances for the team in Liga Profesional, so River Plate need to keep a close eye on Fernandez in this game.
